Call the Midwife Star’s Shocking EastEnders Link Revealed!
Fans were stunned to learn a major connection between Call the Midwife and EastEnders. Daniel Laurie, who plays Reggie Jackson in the BBC hit, is actually the son of soap legend Leslie Grantham!
From Dirty Den to Reggie Jackson
Leslie Grantham shot to fame as the infamous Den Watts—aka Dirty Den—in EastEnders. Known for his sharp tongue and dramatic antics, Den and his on-screen wife Angie ran The Queen Vic pub and kept viewers hooked with unforgettable storylines, including the explosive Christmas special where Den announced he was divorcing Angie.
Grantham first brought Dirty Den to life in 1985. Though Den supposedly died in 1989, Grantham shocked fans by returning to the soap in 2003—only for his character to be killed off again, this time by his wife Chrissie.
Daniel Laurie’s Rise in Call the Midwife
Daniel Laurie joined Call the Midwife in 2017 as Reggie Jackson, arriving in Poplar after his mother’s tragic death. Over the years, Reggie has become a fan favourite, with gripping storylines that have made him a staple of the show.
Leslie Grantham sadly passed away in 2018 at 71 after battling lung cancer, but his legacy lives on through Daniel’s role on Call the Midwife.
Call the Midwife’s Latest Season: New Faces and Emotional Farewells
The 13th series of Call the Midwife kicked off on January 7, introducing new pupil midwives Joyce Highland and Rosalind Clifford. However, some familiar faces were missing, including Nurse Lucille, played by Leonie Elliott, who left the show in 2023.
Based on Jennifer Worth’s 1950s East End memoirs, Call the Midwife has been winning hearts since its 2012 debut. Now fans can enjoy the latest episodes knowing there’s a real-life soap dynasty behind one of its stars.
Who knew Reggie’s father was the infamous Dirty Den? A true TV pedigree links these beloved BBC shows!
